Monday, 24 October 2011

One of the many things I am learning through this adoption process is how to ask for help. I am learning to enjoy the support of family and friends as they pitch in to help with whatever stage we are at. People have been very generous with their time; proof reading documents, doing research, talking to people to get more information, finding resources, offering advice, being references, writing letters, doing interviews...

One of the most recent instances of asking for help has been with the sponsorship process. We need to apply for sponsorship (immigration) for a child we do not know, not even sure if they are born, or when we will be be referred to be their parents. This has been a process that has brought me to my knees numerous times, begging God to give me the wisdom to complete this very important stage. (alright I may have also asked Him, just to fill in the form and send it for me...) In the past month we have been blessed to have someone help us wade through the sponsorship paperwork. When I call for help he patiently lets me spread the millions of pages across his desk, hold my head in my hands, and repeatedly go... "I think I understand" (while shaking my head no). I think I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to understanding how to apply and I am looking forward to updating you with the good news that the application has been sent, and we have been approved...

Thank you to everyone who has helped us out in some way! You are all so awesome!